Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 313,000.
2002 GMC Envoy electrical problems
70 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 70
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash6
- Ignition6
- Ignition: switch4
- Wiring3
- Ignition: module3
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring: front underhood1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
GMC Envoy electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 GMC Envoy electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.
- Risk
- These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 03V096000 · Recall details
What 2002 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Severe electrical problems in vehicle,everything stopped working on it!!!! Vehicle shut down in a middle of a busy intersection, I replaced transmission 2 times as well!!!!had no lights,turning signals,no heat heat then the vehicle just stopped completely nothing just dead!!! Had battery checked wasnt that!!!! They told me electrical issues not sure what only had vehicle 3 months!!! I had had 2004 trailer blazer before this same issues!!!! Only had it 2 months and transmission went out pd that then once again electrical problems!!!!!
My right window passenger side window would not go up so I took it to a shop. He took the piece where I control the window off and it had caught on fire. It was all melted & corroded I have pictures
Driving at night and headlights on low beam and then they'll shut off.
I began to have issues with my headlights, low and high beams, flickering off and on at random for about 4 months until my brake lights started to do the exact same 7 months ago and now they have quit working all together! I have taken this SUV to 4 different shops now, and nobody has been able to figure out why this is happening. The last mechanic who attempted to fix the issue, says he found an older recall on the original manufactured tag lights being malfunctioned to the point it causes issues with the front and back lights. The man shown me the information on this recall, seeing the part # is listed on there, I compared it to mine and a neighbor's 2002 envoy; which both of our envoys have these malfunctioned parts. Gm has not contacted us back, and we're at a loss because it's a part needed from them directly. We have spoken to many envoy owners on a web forum, and there are hundreds maybe thousands of envoys out there with these same issues, causing accidents on the road way too often! It's dangerous, and nobody will help with this irritating issue!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the electrical system draining the battery. The contact had replaced the battery several times. The contact stated that an unknown gmc dealer was contacted but failed to diagnose the failure due to the diagnostic fees. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel possibly needed to be reprogrammed and was done by the previous owners. The failure mileage was 175,000.
1: passenger seat belt likes to suffocate my passengers until they release rhe seat belt and rebuckle. 2: both dim headlights went out, checked relays, fuses, and bulbs nothing has worked. Then found out my 2 brake lights are out along with the dims and not sure what is causing this problem.
Air conditioning won't blow out vents,and sunroof won't close all the way
Driver's side door panel controls not working. Includes power window, seat heater, power locks, etc. Not a fuse issue?
While in motion only, a engine light accompanied by a reduced engine power engages making the vehicle unmanageable to response and cause the vehicle to stall.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy electrical
Does the 2002 GMC Envoy have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 70 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 GMC Envoy, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 GMC Envoy electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Envoy electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V096000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Envoy have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Envoy model years with the most electrical complaints are 2005 (183 complaints), 2004 (164 complaints) and 2006 (89 complaints).
Other 2002 GMC Envoy problems
Engine 104Transmission 83Fuel system 56Visibility 52Airbags 41Suspension 35Lights 26Brakes 24Body 20Steering 20Seat belts 17Acceleration 10Locks 10Seats 9Tires 9Driver assistance 2Wheels 2
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